Four Natural Popsicle Recipes to Enjoy in Summer

It’s June, and what sounds better on a hot summer day than a refreshing, ice cold popsicle? Unfortunately, most popsicles found at the grocery store are full of unhealthy artificial colors and flavors, preservatives, and sugars. For a healthier take, try making your own popsicles with these five natural recipes.

Since it’s the summertime, I’d guess that many households have watermelon in the fridge. If this describes your home, this is the perfect use for leftover watermelon. Watermelon is great because it’s a low-calorie food that is full of vitamins and potassium.

For those looking for a popsicle with “spirit,” look no further than this refreshing alcoholic popsicle. While these popsicles taste like a child’s version, it’s deceptively packed with a liquor punch.

Ingredients

6 oz pureed strawberry (about 10 strawberries)

2 oz peach syrup* (recipe below)

12 oz tonic water

2 oz plus 3 oz vodka (divided use)

Directions

Stir strawberry puree with 2 oz. of vodka

Place three teaspoons of strawberry mix in the bottom of popsicle form and set aside

Combine peach syrup with tonic water and stir. Add vodka and stir to mixture

Pour peach mixture over strawberry mixture and stir to combine

Freeze for about 2 hours and insert popsicle sticks and finish freezing overnight

Peach Syrup*

½ cup sliced peaches (about 4 medium size peaches)

1 cup water

1 cup sugar

Puree peaches until smooth

Then place peach puree, water, and sugar into a pot and bring to a boil for 5 minutes